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Jürgen Eschert
East German canoeist.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
East German canoeist.
Jürgen Eschert (born 24 August 1941) is a retired German sprint canoeist. Competing in the C-1 1000 m event he won a gold medal at the 1964 Olympics and a bronze at the 1965 European Championships. In 1971 Eschert was expelled from the East Germany national team for wearing in public a T-shirt featuring the U.S. flag. He was a member of German military at the time. He retired from competitions and later worked as a coach and sports organizer. Eschert holds a PhD in physical education.
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Achievements and distinctions
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East German canoeist.
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Order of Merit of Brandenburg
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Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver
Career and education
Field of contribution
canoeing and kayaking · Coaches
Major competitions and events
canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics – men's C-1 1000 metres
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